Virtual Urgent Care for Texas

Get same-day virtual care from Providence clinicians, whenever it fits your schedule. Access immediate, non-emergency care for you and your family from home or anywhere in Texas, including Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, Plainview and San Antonio. You’ll receive the same personalized care as in a face-to-face visit, all from trusted Providence clinicians.

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Quick, Convenient Virtual Care for You and Your Family

Virtual care connects you to your existing provider or an available online health care clinician for a variety of health needs.

You can get help with common conditions such as:

Common Conditions:

Allergies, fever, flu, headaches

Ear, Nose and Throat:

Allergies, ear pain, nasal congestion, sore throat, strep throat

Eye:

Dry eye, infections, irritation, pink eye, visual changes

Gastrointestinal:

Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, stomach discomfort, vomiting

Pediatrics:

Cough, ear infections, eye infection or irritation, fever, rashes, sore throat, viral conditions

Respiratory:

Asthma, cold, cough, COVID-19, flu, upper respiratory infections

Skin:

Acne, burns, minor cuts, rashes

Women’s Health:

Pelvic pain, pregnancy tests, STIs, UTIs, vaginal infections

For emergencies, please call 911.

Online Virtual Care Options

ExpressCare Virtual or video visits with your primary care doctor make care more accessible. We accept most insurance
plans, and prescriptions are sent to your local pharmacy as needed.

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See a Providence clinician now

Through ExpressCare Virtual, you can sit down with one of our board-certified clinicians through secure video chat on your smartphone, tablet or computer. Talk to them about your symptoms, so they can diagnose and treat minor medical concerns. They can also prescribe medication or lab work.

  • Available 8 a.m.- 8 p.m., seven days a week (Pacific Time)
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Schedule with your Providence clinician

Schedule a virtual video or phone visit with your existing Providence primary doctor or specialty clinician through your MyChart account. Receive follow-up care, management of chronic conditions or get a consultation from the comfort of your home. Learn more about virtual visits.

  • Available during regular clinic hours.
  • Interpreters are available.
  • Not all clinicians currently offer virtual visits. Please check directly with your care team to confirm if this option is available.
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Find a Clinician Who Offers Virtual Visits

Search our directory to find a primary care doctor or a specialty clinician that offers virtual care appointments.

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It’s All in the Providence App

The Providence app gives you more ways to get care and access your medical records whenever you need.

  • Schedule appointments
  • Conduct virtual visits
  • Receive updates from your care team
  • View health records

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Frequently Asked Questions

In-person visits are more suitable for health concerns where a physical examination is necessary to ensure an accurate diagnosis, for instance, if you have pneumonia.

In-person visits are also recommended when procedures like immunizations or treatments for deep lacerations or fractures are needed.

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Convenience is often a big factor for someone when they utilize our virtual care services. If you or a loved one aren’t feeling well, even getting dressed to go to an in-person appointment can seem daunting.

Virtual visits help ease the way for patients throughout Texas. These appointments provide the convenience and accessibility of being able to receive care for minor health concerns in the comfort of your home via your smartphone, tablet or computer.

Please be aware, in-person care visits may be required for appointments that need a physical exam, diagnostic testing, or any treatments that require direct contact, like immunizations.

It’s possible. If you’re a resident of one of the following states where Providence operates, you can use our virtual care services.

Providence operates in the following states: Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

If you aren’t a resident in one of those states, then you might not be able to use our virtual care services.

Yes, you can schedule an appointment to meet with a clinician even if you are not a Providence patient. You can use either service for minor, non-emergency injuries or conditions.

We have licensed Providence clinicians in Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. If you’re traveling in one of those states, you can use any of our virtual care options.

Certain states may have restrictions about which clinicians you can see, and if you’ll be able to see the clinician that you normally would back home.

Your clinician will direct you to a nearby location that can help with the X-ray or other procedures that you might need.

If there is a specific city or neighborhood you prefer, please let your clinician know.

While virtual visits can be used for many minor medical conditions, they are not intended for any appointments that may need a physical examination, like what a heatstroke consultation might require. For a medical condition such as this, we might recommend you schedule an in-person appointment.

If this is an emergency, please call 911 or go to an emergency room. 

Virtual care services are covered by many insurance plan providers. Since coverage can vary, it is best to confirm with your insurance provider directly before you schedule an appointment.

Here are some of the insurance plans we accept in Texas:

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Aetna West Texas Preferred
  • All Well (offered by Superior)
  • Amerigroup Medicaid / CHIP / StarKids
  • Amerigroup Medicare Advantage
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Covenant Preferred
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan HMO / PPO / Exchange
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Medicaid
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Medicare Advantage
  • BCBS NM Centennial Care
  • BCBS NM PPO
  • BCBS TX HMO (Blue Essentials)
  • BCBS TX HMO (Blue Essentials) ERS / HealthSelect
  • BCBS TX PAR
  • BCBS TX POS / PPO
  • BCBS TX PPO Exchange
  • CapStar
  • Cigna OAP / PPO
  • Covenant Employees Self-Funded
  • Covenant Health Advantage MA (offered by BSWHP)
  • FirstCare Exchange
  • FirstCare Medicaid / CHIP / StarKids
  • Frenship ISD (BSWHP)
  • Healthsmart Plus / Preferred
  • Humana Commercial
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Interim Hospice
  • Lubbock Christian University (offered by BSWHP)
  • Molina Healthcare of NM Exchange / Medicare Advantage
  • OMNI
  • Presbyterian Commercial
  • Presbyterian Medicare Advantage
  • Presbyterian NM Centennial Care
  • Presbyterian Other Commercial Exchange
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Superior Medicaid / CHIP / StarKids
  • Superior Medicare Advantage / All Well / WellCare
  • TeamChoice Advantage UMC (limited services and providers – call for verification)
  • TeamChoice UMC (limited services and providers – call for verification)
  • Tricare CCN (BCBS TX)
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wayland Baptist (Imagine Health) Commercial
  • Wayland Baptist Student Athletics
  • Western Sky NM Centennial Care
  • WellCare (offered by Superior)